Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems 0065781 Owner's Manual

Safety
1.2 — Safety Rules
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE boxes are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may be hazardous if per-
formed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. They indicate:
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Notes provide additional information important to an operation or procedure.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of informa-
tion each indicates is as follows:
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This symbol points out important Safety Information that, if not followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property.
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This symbol points out a potential Explosion Hazard.
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This symbol points out a potential Fire Hazard.
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This symbol points out a potential Electrical Shock Hazard.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that should be followed
during operation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. The manufacturer suggests that these
rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all
operators, potential operators, and service and repair technicians for this equipment.
Study these Safety Rules carefully before operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner's Man-
ual and with the unit. The generator can operate safely, efficiently, and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated, and
maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this man-
ual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or oper-
ating technique the manufacturer does not specifically recommend, ensure that it is safe for others. Also make sure the
procedure, work method, or operating technique utilized does not render the generator unsafe.
• Despite the safe design of this generator, operating the equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance, or
being careless can cause possible injury or death. Permit only responsible and capable persons to install, operate,
and maintain this equipment.
• Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot during operation. Exercise care near running generators.
• The installation must always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regulations.
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